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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.97, 27,797.84 and 6,220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.97, 27,797.84 and 6,220.85 is: 9,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.97 : 27,797.84 = 6,220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.97/27,797.84 = 6,220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.97x = 27,797.84 × 6,220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.97x = 172,926,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,926,127.11/18,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.24

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